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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Leatherman PST
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95
Unknown
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
158 mm (6.22 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Widest
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Narrowest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
14Most tools
Tools
Pliers With Wire CuttersPartly Serrated Locking Blade
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard Wire CuttersClip Point KnifeMetal/wood FileRuler (8in/20cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerExtra Small ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC Pocket CarryLight To Medium Duty TasksQuick Cutting Tasks Such As Opening Boxes And PackagingWire Cutting With Integrated Wire Cutters
Everyday CarrySurvival SituationsMulti Functional Tasks
Common praise
Lightweight And Compact Design With Durable ConstructionConvenient Pocket Clip Makes It Easy To CarryQuality 154CM Blade With Liner Lock And One Handed OpeningGood Ergonomics For A Tool This Size
Versatile And Compact Toolset For Everyday And Survival TasksIconic Design And Durable Stainless Steel ConstructionIncludes A Wide Range Of Useful Tools In One Package
Common complaints
Limited Tool Count Compared To Other MultitoolsSmall Pliers Not Suited For Heavy Duty TasksNo Bit Driver Or Carabiner Like On The Skeletool Series
No Locking Mechanism On ToolsTool Clumping During UseSome May Find It Outdated Compared To Modern Multi Tools
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